Monday, January 30, 2006
Chapter 4: Pre-festive preparation
"Gong xi, gong xi, gong xi ni ya..."Tim sang along as he heard the whistle of the song from our next door neighbour.
Gloria:"Come on, don't be as crazy as the lau hum gu* next door. It's not yet your new year."
Tim:"Oh, it's not CNY now but it's going to be in few days time! Yeah! I even bought my new clothes, have ya? Lalala..."
I listened to the pickering while I watched how Jaime roasted the pork knuckles. I suddenly spouted, " I wanna eat bak kwa this year."
There was a moment of silence.
T:" Yes! I want, I want! Mei Zhen Xiang or Ling Zhi Yuan?
His eyes filled with excitement.
Me:" I heard Ling Zhi Yuan's one is better, softer, not as oily and not very sweet compared to MZX :), but the queue now is damn long :(..."
I shook my head. "I wondered if the workers are slowpokes or people really desire to taste the bak kwa at this period."
G:"You all cina so fussy, bak kwa then bak kwa la." Gloria mumbled.
Me & T: "NO!"
Me: "Maybe we should visit Chinatown, might find so goodies and decoration for the house".
Never knowing why, Tim and me were so enthusiatic towards CNY. Without hesitation, we went to chinatown that night and insisted Gloria to go along otherwise she will not get to taste the Ling Zhi Yuan bak kwa. The human traffic in Chinatown was congested, and the NY songs filled the whole street.
T:"Stop stepping backwards. You are bumping onto my chest!" He raised his voice to the uncle in front him.
T to me and G:"Hey, I think you all should be careful of your wallet and those dirty old man and cheeky Bangala." "Butt got touched just now."
Finally after all the squeezing and pushing (no choice, if we don't push, people will still push you. Hehe...) We managed to buy some New Year goodies such as almond cookies, pineapple tarts, taiwanese mochi. We also bought a electronic fire crackers and a precious packet of Ling Zhi Yuan bak kwa. I could still recalled that we desperately beg the friendly auntie in front the queue to help us buy. Tim even complimented her that she looked like Nancy Sit.
When we reached home, we were all tired-bit. However, Tim insisted that we test the decoration 1st. The fire cracker is sensitive to human touch, it gives off a cracking sound when we touch it. At 1st we thought that it was rather fun to play with, but things got worst when the sound gets irritating as Tim touches the fire crackers whenever he walk pass it. And the problem is... We placed the decoration in the middle of the living room.
*old hunchback
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Saturday, January 21, 2006
Chapter 3: The psychopath from storey 7
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Chapter one: New tenant on the block
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Gloria:" Okie dokes."
Just then, " Shit! Mab, there's no shampoo. Can you help me buy? I can't leave the bathroom. Dove one alright, thanks!"
I felt a little piss off but what to do, I'm Miss Softee. :) I simply changed my hello kitty pyjamas to a nicer shorts and an orang utan T-shirt bought from Sarawak. Then I went out.
The good thing about living here is that there are plenty of shops around the premise. NTUC Fairprice, Econ minimart, 7-11, Ah rong kopitiam, and even Singapore Pools.
I quickly bought the shampoo as I believed that Gloria is still stuck in the bathroom without shampooing her hair.
As I entered the lift, 2 person ran along and attempted to stop the liftdoor from closing with their hands. They succeed and were relieved but panting like hell in that tiny cubicle. One of them is a teenager, the other is abnormally short, whom I suspected is a drawf.
Suddenly, I felt my goosebumps 'spouting'. From the mirror in the lift, I realised that the drawf was constantly looking at me from behind, from the head to toe. Darn it! I was damn terrified. His stare then stopped at my legs. My god! I began to feel creeps running up to my face. I wondered what is he thinking at that moment. His stare is so psychotic as if he yearned to cut my legs off. Scary thoughts raced to my mind. I even prepared to defend myself with the NTUC plastic bag if he attack.
Thanks goodness, the psycho went out at storey 7 before my mind went wild. However, after he went out, he turned to look at me once more. This time, I damned. I felt that I'm now in his wanted list:- Wanted: her legs, Rewards: None, Contact: Mr Psycho at blk 88 storey 7.
When I got home, I told myself never ever to wear shorts out anymore. I'm still in danger.
Today, I confessed to god everything about myself. Suddenly, I'm so "light".
Btw, look out for chapter 3: the psychopath from storey 7, I got my draft readied. ;)
"ok, what is this?" I thought.
Gloria opened the door.
G: " How many times did I told you to bring your own keys? My name is Gloria and I am NOT your maid."
T: " Alright, alright. I'm just joking mdm."
G: " We have a new flatmate, Mabel"
I stood up, still couldn't believe what I saw.
T: "Ha-low, I'm Tim! Ni hao ma?"
Me: " Erh... Fine... Good... So how's your work?"
Oops! That "how's your work" just slipped out of my mouth. There is a moment of silent between Tim and me.
T: "Haha, did I really surprised you? I'm so sorry if I do. But it's my extra earning." He fluttered his superficial eyelashes.
T: "I hope you don't mind, do you?" He looked at me doe-eyefully as he pouted his extremely red lips.
Me: "Nope. In fact I'm totally fine with it, totally dude. Heh heh." I don't know what I'm talking.
T: "Good! I'm relieved to hear that. You know, many people despise us in drag. I'm glad you like it."
I didn't say that.
T: " Oh my legs are so tired. Dear, don't leave your seat, I'll be right back." He took off his towering heels. The heels are higher than those woman wear, probably 5 to 6 inches, and tip-toed back to his room.
G: "Are you ok? Hope he didn't scare you with all those tinki-winki. Haha. I told you before."
Me: "Actually, I'm a bit shock." I placed the whole stick of Bourbon Chocoliere into my mouth. "Haw 'ong has he been working as a drag queen?"
T (shouting from the room): " 2 years, 3 months and 20 days to be exact." He heard that and came out of the room with his make-up removed and dress changed. " I don't always drag. I only do it when my friend needs help at his bar. I'm working in the fashion industry. I'm a in-house designer."
I felt something fishy when I saw Gloria grinning.
Me: "Oh really? That's good. You better pamper us with nice clothes. We depend on you." I chuckled and winked cheekily once again.
T: "Indeed! Your inner beauty depends on me. Haha. In fact I design lingerie for Tangs. Heh heh heh. Surprise, surprise, I'm always surprising people." "I do customize bras. You know, some people have different sizes. It's hard for them to find a fitting bra. You name what, you got what. So do you need my help? Women with normal size are welcome." He talked while he acted the situation out with his hands like nobody's business.
Me :"Er... Hehheh... no thanks. I have plenty of bras and panties."
Soon, this day ended. Many things have happened all at once. Moving to my new crib, meeting 2 interesting housemate with interesting backgrounds. I just can't imagine what will happen to my life in the future.
Wonder if anyone know who the little prince is? *wink*
~Bon Bon~ says:
i now reading tim's report? i wonder when did they do the report?
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
last sem
~Bon Bon~ says:
ok. cos' it's like few years ago. the modified date is 2002.
~Bon Bon~ says:
and the trade union is completely diff from mine.
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
hmm.. but d child labor n taboo n biz entertainment stuff r similar to mine lo..
~Bon Bon~ says:
omg, he kept using the word "spies"
~Bon Bon~ says:
haha... so conspiracy...
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
lol...
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
maybe he think tt they r like matrix
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
hahaha..
~Bon Bon~ says:
haha... this is really funny man. matrix...
~Bon Bon~ says:
imagine tim in blackglasses
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
omg~!!!!
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
maybe matrix 3 shuld ask tim 2 b d lead sia..
~Bon Bon~ says:
hahaha... matrix already got 3 liao... all by keanu.
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
lol.. den matri 4 lo.. haha..
~Bon Bon~ says:
haha... matrix 4: rebirth of the thais.
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
lol.. tts lame..
~Bon Bon~ says:
do u know why the title?
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
nope.. y
~Bon Bon~ says:
cos his name is h*** thai.
~Bon Bon~ says:
do u feel like punching me?
~Bon Bon~ says:
go ahead. u will just touch the screen
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
erm.. mabel.. do u noe tt its rainin now
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
though sometimes spore is hot..
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
but mi do not wish 2 rain snow..
-*liping*- life is not what you see in films - life is much harder says:
hahahah..
~Bon Bon~ says:
hey, strangely, my place stopped raining though it's cool.
~Bon Bon~ says:
i'm gonna play rain's song for my mum to hear.
Note: Apologises to Tim, no offence to you. :)
Irene is hungry and Li ping got cravings for Sushi at about 6 something. So we went to Sakae Sushi, but damn it man... The place was full and only counter seats were left. Hence we decided to go cineleisure suki sushi to eat.
We ate and gossiped on how many plates that guy seating next table to us is eating. Then Irene and Liping said how tall that guy is and if there is a need for him and his girlfriend to squeeze on a long and spacious seat. Then I spotted a baby cockcroach. Another appear... Irene told the waitress very seriously and sound very buay song until the waitress have nothing to say and urged the manager to come. In the end, we changed place and the manager gave a 10% discount and do nothing else.
After eating, we went back to Taka. On the way, you know who we saw????
I 1st spotted an ang moh. He is quite outstanding as he is tall, then my eyes turn to the lady beside him. Yuhoo.... This lady is so so familiar... She looks like "booby". I'm not sure so I aimed at her boobs... Not small, quite similar to the booby in our school. So I asked Liping and Irene to check it out. Oh My God! I was right... That was booby... Haha..
So we went back to C & K and I bought that brown slippers while Irene bought a black or navy blue wedge. The staff whom we thought is the manager, Francis Chia is so friendly, he provided such a good customer service.
And so it was quite a day....
BTW watch out for Chapter 2: Tim's occupation... I just finished the draft.
On Sunday afternoon, it's still raining. It posed no problem for us as we went for indoor shopping. It was so wonderful. We are really crazy. That day was really a shopping spree. Almost go where, buy until there. We went to all the shops in The Edge. Irene bought a skirt and me bought a top. I thought the sales assistant serving us was really a "dua pao xian" (big liar), but still there is room for improvement. She really stood up to job's name by trying very hard to convince Irene to buy the skirt. Then she used that doe-eyed look to persuade us to buy until SG$80 to earn a forever-member card. We went to Muji and Irene bought 2 mini cream chou. The staff stuffed the vanilla chou into a muji x'mas bag.
Then we went to Bugis Street. We went to the shop where Li ping and Irene bought their jeans and skirt last time. I think the price of the jeans is pretty reasonable. I bought one at SG$28. Funny thing is me and Irene mistook the sales assistant as the lady we saw last time. Haha...
We went to eat yong tau foo later. The staff in gao ji yong tau foo are really "xin nang". Talk and laugh... Those idiots gave such poor service. Still ignore Irene when she went to order the food. Clean a small table also need two person to do the job...
We finished our food and wanted to go back to seiyu. However, the rain is heavier than any time of the day. Damn it... The actual distance from KFC to Carlifonia Fitness is actually very short, however that day to us, it was a long long journey with obstacles...
Obstacle 1: We saw the green man and wanted to cross the road. But the people in front seems to be deaf and blind and they didn't move aside for us, so we gave up when the green man is counting 13..12..11..
Obstacle 2: 2nd attempt, When both of us saw the yellow light turning red, we quickly walked out.. But the idiot wind was so big that it almost blow the umbrella away. Whoa! That was close...
Obstacle 3: The water on the road was quite high. There is no way that we turn back. With no choice, We stepped the water, and braved the rain. Charge!!!
Finally, we reached the other side.
Later, we went E-spirit and nothing fancy us. Then to U2. And we bought red tank tops and camisole. On sales and quite cheap. Then we went back seiyu and see shoes. I spotted a blue wedge. It tempted me to buy it and I did. Irene said I better not stand near to her when I'm wearing that. Hahaha...
And so it was quite a day...
Cooked Japanese curry this afternoon. Lovely. Nice. Fragant. But most important I used all the remaining katangs for the curry. Hohoho...
Chinese New Year is coming. My CDC bursary is not yet coming. WTF! I need that money... desperately. That SG$1000 will be my saviour for now, so god, por favor, give me that money.
Today learnt a phrase from the dictionary.
The world is your oyster- to tell someone that there is no limit to the opportunities that they have. Interesting...
Saw fireworks at about 8pm from my home. Must be for the opening ceremony of CNY celebration in Chinatown. I wanna go buy new clothes.
Heard 2 happy news from two friends. Became so happy for them. Miss A's relationship is confirmed, while Miss Z received a love declaration from me... haha, kidding, of cos' not me but Mr X. ;-)
Chapter one
" Damn it man, where's that Blk 88?"
I held the street directory, standing amidst the blocks of HDB. Some kaypos gave alien looks as they walked pass with intention. I refused to admit defeat and continued searching. Just then, I recalled what Ali said when he found me this rented room.
" Sayang, you should be happy mah. 88 is an auspicious number to Chinese. Btw, remember to buy toto when you moved in. If you win, you know who to thanks huh."
I really wanted to thank him for making me feel like an direction idiot. Suddenly, I spotted my dear Blk 88. It was situated between no. 84 and 86. That's when I started wondering if the architecture is a joker.
Everything is so auspicious, even the unit no. #08-33 sounds so 'prospering'. I missed the door bell and gave a few hard knocks on the door instead. Simply wanted to see how annoyed my to-be housemate is. Then I thought I saw a maid rushing towards the door. Excellente! Does that mean: whole room+ maid service= SD$450? = No need to sweep floor, wash dishes, wash clothes, wash panties, wash bra, cook, iron, the list goes on... yuhoo!!!
" Oh hi, you must be Mabel." From her accent, I knew she's a Filipino. Bingo! My maid, my maid, my maid...
I smiled, "Hi."
"Welcome, I'm Gloria, from Philippines, your flatmate."
(Pause).. Did I heard wrongly? Something in me just shattered. Oh! NO broom, NO broom.
" We have another flatmate, do we?" Disappointed, can't concentrate.
" Yes Mab, one more. Tim will be back in the evening. Btw I'll call you Mab, can I?"
" Sure." And so, here goes my new name.
I went to my room. Not that bad, no air-con but there's window and a queen size bed, with bouncy tilam. What's needed is provided. What can I still ask for with SD$450?
G: "Just call me if you need anything. I'll be at home 24/7. Mi a freelance travel writer. Was in London last week. So how, you like your room?"
Me: " yeah babe! I'm loving it. (gave a cheeky wink) Btw, I'm a food reviewer. Looks like we both have something to share."
G: " Oh dear, I'm so excited. I'm gonna tell Tim and you must meet him. He has an interesting occupation too. Haha.."
Later in the evening, Gloria and I watched Ch 16. There's so much things to talk over, but we both admit loving Ian Wright as a host. He's one damn funny joker. Just then..
" (sassily) Maria, I'm home! Oh.. Look. who. we. got. here..."
I turned my head. Woah! O....M....G.
It's almost 4 in the morning and I am blogging. Interesting. My surrounding atmosphere is really serene till I could hear the vehicle noises.
I must confess that bloggies ain't my cup of pu er*. I prefer to lock myself in my boudoir ( bedroom, in case anyone misunderstood) and say hello to Miss Diary.
However, thanks to the magnificent inventions by the scientists who really make the world into a better place for you and for me and the entire human race. It's kinda cool to blog, expressing your thoughts just like the others. Make sure you do it tactfully, cos' this is Singapore.
I'm coming out of the wooden crate. So young ones, here I come! I really believe the older I get, the younger I feel but surely it wouldn't be to the extent that I'm 70 and still running.
So... this is my 1st damn boring blog, but I guarantee that it wouldn't be the same for the rest of them.
Why? cos' I wrote them.
*pu er is a Chinese tea, dark brownish in colour and it smells really nice.